The 2008 JVC Jazz Festival – Newport will kick off on Friday, August 8th, with an evening concert at the International Tennis Hall of Fame at the Newport Casino; followed by two full days of great jazz on three stages at historic Fort Adams State Park on August 9th and 10th.

OurStage and the Festival Network partnered to give bands the chance to perform at the legendary JVC Jazz Festival Newport. The fans came to judge and 2 bands have been selected! This year's newest JVC Jazz Festival Newport talent, discovered on OurStage.com , is: